General Manager: Strategy at Postbank (SOC) Ltd

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Advisory 

• Lead the development and periodic review of the bank’s corporate strategy, annual business/performance plans and transformation roadmap. 
• Act as an internal consultant across business units, advising on strategic alignment, performance optimisation, and innovation. 
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with Exco and Board Committees, including scenario planning and strategy refreshes. 
• Translate strategic intent into actionable and measurable plans and initiatives.  

Execution Oversight and Performance Monitoring 

• Drive the execution of the strategy across the business through full integration with the Project Management Office (PMO) in alignment with the Corporate Plan and Annual Performance Plan. 
• Work with business units to cascade strategic priorities and ensure alignment in operational plans and KPIs. 
• Monitor implementation progress of key strategic initiatives, identifying risks and recommending course corrections. 
• Lead the development and reporting of performance dashboards for executive and board use. 

Research, Policy and Environmental Scanning 

• Lead environmental scanning and strategic research on market trends, policy changes, competitor activity, and socioeconomic shifts. 
• Develop strategic insights and policy recommendations that support Postbank’s public development finance and financial inclusion role.  

Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment 

• Support the CEO and EXCO in engagements with shareholders and stakeholders (e.g. National Treasury, DCDT, Parliament), regulators (e.g. Prudential Authority), and key partners. 
• Prepare strategic content for presentations, submissions, and oversight reports to government and parliamentary bodies. 

Special Projects and Thought Leadership 

• Drive and/or support high-priority strategic projects, including market entry, partnerships, product expansion, and digital transformation. 
• Provide thought leadership on topics such as financial inclusion, digital banking models, ESG strategy, and public sector innovation. 

Team Management 

• Lead, motivate, guide and manage the team to create an enabling environment to achieve strategic objectives through a culture of performance excellence that promotes teamwork, collaboration, professional development and growth. 
• Manage performance of direct reports, ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly. Talent management of direct reports including career development/pathing for all staff and succession planning for key positions.  

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or related field 
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification in business administration/strategic management (NQF Level 9), e.g. MBA/MBL 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy development and execution, preferably in financial services or banking 
• Proven track record in leading strategic projects and advising executive leadership 
• Experience in working with or within state-owned enterprises or regulated environments is highly advantageous